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Bulgur Mafroukeh
Bulgur mafroukeh is a recipe very similar to tomato comnueh, the traditional dish from southern Lebanon. This recipe is vegetarian and healthy, and you can add chili or any type of vegetables as desired. It is best eaten with lettuce leaves rather than bread.
Karabij with Biscuits
Karabij is one of those recipes that brings back many childhood memories. Make it for your children and help create sweet memories for their future.
German-Style Chocolate Croissants
Chocolate croissants made with a dough used for several delicious German sweets. Let's learn the recipe and serve it for breakfast or as a dessert. You can also replace the chocolate with other fillings!
Maamoul
Maamoul is one of the sweets that simply has to be on the table for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. And even with so many hospitality options, maamoul still sits at the top of the list. This recipe includes a few useful secrets! :)
Date Bracelets
Date bracelets are one of the tastiest sweets, especially with a cup of Nescafe or coffee. They are also a useful snack for children because they contain dates, along with many beneficial flavorings and grains such as black seed and sesame. Here is the method.
How to Make Mghammar, or Eggplant Moussaka
Mghammar is one of the tastiest eggplant recipes! As you read through the recipe, you will immediately want to make this distinctive vegetarian dish. It is especially delicious with onions and sweet peppers!
How to Make Aish El Saraya Dessert
Aish El Saraya is one of the easiest Arabic desserts. This recipe is made with toasted bread soaked in syrup, topped with a cooked cream layer. Garnish as desired.
How to Make the Best Maqroun
How to make the best traditional sweet maqroun with an easy, tested recipe! One of the tastiest and easiest Arabic desserts to prepare, loved by both adults and children.
Ma'karoun (Zaynab's Fingers)
Ma'karoun is a much-loved Arabic sweet — known for its richness and tender texture. This recipe includes many tips to help you get the best result!
Shami Mishabbak (Levantine Meshabbak)
Shami Mishabbak — one of the most delicious and easy Levantine sweets. This traditional Arab dessert is much loved. Try our successful homemade recipe.
How to Make Kibbeh Nayyeh?
Kibbeh nayyeh is one of the tastiest appetizers. Served with plenty of olive oil on top, it can also be served with vegetables and is traditionally eaten with Arabic bread.
Zucchini Mufarraka (Zucchini with Eggs)
Mufarraka zucchini (zucchini with eggs) — a practical, very easy recipe for a tasty country-style breakfast. Serve with bread and vegetables as you like.
Qatayef with Cheese
Cheese-filled qatayef — a beloved Arabic sweet, especially during Ramadan, but delicious year-round. The same batter can be used to fill qatayef with walnuts (see note in recipe).
Nutella Chocolate Crown
Nutella chocolate crown — a sweet stuffed pastry. The dough is filled with Nutella, sprinkled with cocoa or Nesquik, rolled, then cut into a crown shape. Have fun getting creative!
Tripoli-Style Lahm Bi'Ajin (Meat Flatbreads)
Tripoli in northern Lebanon is famed for its savory dishes. This recipe reveals the secret to preparing lahm bi'ajin in authentic Tripoli style.
Reliable Croissant Recipe
Croissants are one of the most popular breakfast pastries on Arab tables. No need to buy croissants ready-made anymore with the easy, tried-and-tested recipes from Shaw Tabbakheen El Youm.
Brioche with Jam
A wonderful recipe for making brioche with jam. Brioche is a sweet pastry that can be enjoyed at any time, whether for an unconventional breakfast or as a delicious dessert.
Arboozah or Qatifa
Arboozah is a leafy plant similar to molokhia and often grows among it as well. It is known by several names, including qatifa and karboozah. It is cooked with oil and eaten with bread. Try it if you can find it.

















